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Congratulations to both of you! Heres looking to a bright future

@sweettea Congratulations on your weight loss and sticking with it even when hitting the road block!

Congratulations !!

I have found my skin very dry and have been slapping on the moisturiser, what feels like all day long. I have used coconut oil on my body for a long time and my skin has always been good but my skin on my body is very dry and itchy since surgery. I hope it gets easier as I'm not this high maintenance usually I am 54 and had Botox twice and wouldn't be adverse to having it again or to try fillers too.

Best wishes for a quick and successful surgery and a speedy recovery. This is the start of your new life !!

My team allow fish and chicken from the pureed stage and I felt ready to try some. As I said in the previous post, tuna has been fine and salmon I tried and decided not to eat it and will maybe try much later on. Some things work and some don't. It's a case of try and see, as long as its within the guideline of your team. I haven't been sick at all since surgery so I guess my VERY small food choices have been okay for me up to now. I think its important to use a bit of common sense too. You might really fancy it but if it doesn't always sit well with your sleeve it can go in the bin and go back to what does.

No but then I hardly ate much of it as I didn't feel that even with chewing it was pureed enough.

I had some and wouldn't again for a while as I felt it was difficult to puree. chicken and tuna have been good though. Make sure you REALLY puree it and chew, chew,chew. I can only manage about an ounce and stop when I am satisfied rather than full.

@limichelle34 I can't sleep tonight for some reason but this made me laugh so much I have no chance of falling asleep now lol

Prayers heading your way! Congratulations for tomorrow and speedy recovery. Make sure you let us know how everything went

I'm just looking forward to not struggling to get out of the bath!! Nice NSV

@CocoBelle Clear liquids is usually for a couple of days after surgery, then its full liquids if appropriate... which can include, milk, shakes, thin yogurt, stock cubes, fruit squash, Soups with no bits etc etc. @@lillie1117 - Hope the GP visit goes well and you resolve the issue

Hope you feel better soon ! Hugs Kate

I have had botox a couple of times, once before my wedding and once before my honeymoon (10 months after the wedding). I haven't had it since but would be happy to do so if needed. You look lovely in both photos but it should be how you feel rather than what we think. I hope I look as good as you when I am at goal!!

I think that's a brilliant idea !

I went on Amazon today and ordered Viridian 100% Organic Liquid Iron - 200ml. Its a little expensive but I will only take the liquid until I can get tablets down after 3 months.

Half way there--- Its all downhill from there !! Good luck

Congratulations Sharon, speedy recovery

@portuguesegal10 @Fluffypal Congratulations on making this life changing decision. Not long now!!

Sounds delicious!! (bookmarked)

I had a little wobble too on day 3, sitting in my hospital room thinking what the hell, this is FOREVER. I had researched WLS for a long time, made my decision to have it in a logical informed manner but still had that wobble. I think along the way we all have them, something will happen and we won't have the wonderful feeling of ' Yayyyy I'm sleeved and wow I can now control my eating' and it will be a twitch or pain we will think is some sort of problem. Or someone will be talking abut a problem they have and we will worry it will happen to us. However that's the beauty of Bariatricpal, you can come here and discuss with people who understand, who can support you and who have a vast range of knowledge. Don't worry about what is happening to others, concentrate on you and your future. Congratulations on your surgery and best wishes for a speedy recovery! ~Gentle hugs~ Kate

I am so glad you are around and still focused on looking towards the future and being healthy. I can't read any bitterness in your post, just cold hard facts and that in itself is remarkable. You seem an amazing person, strong, factual and driven. Good Luck and please continue posting so we can follow your journey with you. ~ Gentle Hugs~ Kate

Congratulations to all having their surgery today. I took comfy nightdresses there was no way in hell I was going to sleep in those itchy hospital gowns and definitely a pillow for on the way home! Let us know how you all got on

Congratulations for your surgery and speedy recovery. You will do great!! Keep posting afterwards so we know how you are doing

Friends and family no, strangers yes. I am very lucky